What's On

Permaculture Sydney North creates empowered, resilient and sustainable communities by teaching people skills in permaculture and self sufficiency. We run a range of practical, hand-on workshops and courses, and we bring in guest speakers on a range of topics close to our hearts. Our education is fun and a great way to connect with a like-minded community. Many events are free for members, and our paid courses are affordably priced.

Upcoming events

Permaculture Northern Beaches (PNB) is holding a permaculture photo competition open to everyone to get the best and freshest, locally produced permaculture photos this side of the bridge.

This is your opportunity to contribute beautiful, rich imagery that can be used on our website and in printed material. Photos must be related to permaculture, ideally demonstrating a permaculture principle.

The top photos will be considered for inclusion in the 2016 Permaculture Principles calendar (subject to consideration). Other prizes to be announced.

So what are you waiting for? Check out the gallery, and submit your best shots. Observe and interact with your camera.

For our March Permabee, PSN is returning to the wonderful Karonga school.

The details for the permabee are being worked on at the moment, with the event being updated with details shortly.

Garden Team days are great opportunities to learn practical skills on the job, meet passionate and active new people and, above all, having fun. It will also be a great chance to catch up with PSN permaculture experts and garden team regulars after a long Christmas break.

WHAT TO BRING...

A simple dish or other contribution to share for lunch will be greatly appreciated. Tea and coffee will be supplied by the school.

We need all the wheelbarrows we can get, so if you are able to bring yours along please do!

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT

This event is free for PSN members. Click the Register button to the left of the screen. If you are not logged in, you will need to enter your email address and password. If you don't remember your password click 'forgot password' and you will be sent an email to help you log in.

If you'd like to join our community and take part in this event, please join here

This is the first mushroom hunt in 2015 and the registrations are open to members only!

As we do every year, we will go to one of the State Forests beyond Blue Mountains, identify and collect edible mushrooms, then prepare a scrumptious lunch and also learn how to preserve the bounty. Your guide will be Margaret Mossakowska.

WHAT TO BRING
Small knife, fork, eating bowl/plate, water, drinks (wine if you wish), and a perforated container for collected mushrooms (wicker or plastic baskets are the best). Be warned that we do pick a lot so don’t bring something too small.

If you would like to pickle some of your harvest, bring a few sterilised jars (100-200g size) with lids.

Please wear good shoes and warm clothes, including rain gear.

If you would like to register please click the button to the left or email mmossakowska@yahoo.com.au

By popular demand a second 2014 Living Skills mushroom picking tour beyond Blue Mountains is open for registrations!

As usual, we will go to one of the State Forests, identify and collect edible mushrooms (Saffron Caps and Slippery Jacks). These are easily recognised (also recommended by the State Forests), but just to be sure, Margaret will check all finds in your baskets.

Then we will prepare a tasty lunch and also learn how to preserve the bounty by pickling

Your guide will be Margaret Mossakowska.

WHAT TO BRING
Small knife, fork, eating bowl/plate, water, drinks (wine if you wish), and a perforated container for collected mushrooms (wicker or plastic baskets are the best). Be warned that we do pick a lot so don’t bring something too small.

If you would like to pickle some of your harvest, bring a few sterilised jars (100-200g size) with lids.

Please wear good shoes and warm clothes, including rain gear.

If you would like to register please click the button to the left or email mmossakowska@yahoo.com.au

Permabees are permaculture working bees where a group of people get together to complete a permaculture project in a day.

If you have a Permaculture Plan and would like help in realising your dreams, we would love to assist.

Maybe you need assistance to prepare your garden for International Permaculture Day (May 4th) or Sustainable House Day (Sept). We can also assist here as well.

As they say, many hands make light work. Not only do you benefit from the members labour on the day, our members also benefit by gaining new skills and knowledge, as well as enjoying one another's company.

PSN tend to do out Permabees on the 3rd Sunday of the month, however we are flexible to meet the needs of garden owners.